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Immersive David Hockney exhibition opens in London

"David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)" invites visitors to take a closer look at the world around them.

United Kingdom

Hopes grow for new trade agreement between UK and EU

Northern Ireland Protocol: Hopes on all sides that a fresh post-Brexit trade agreement between the UK and the EU will be reached soon

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London's Saatchi Gallery opens new street art exhibition

London's iconic Saatchi Gallery is hosting a brand new exhibition, designed to take over all of its three floors and showcase "the most comprehensive graffiti & street art exhibition to open in the UK."

Moments

Romantic European train journeys to take this February

Experience the timeless romance of train travel on these trips across the continent.

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Moments

A train lover’s dream: How it feels to ride the Caledonian Sleeper

The sleeper train is an efficient, fun and sustainable way to travel between Edinburgh and London. Could it be getting cheaper too?

Moments

Meet the man racing his disease to visit all 272 London tube stations

Travelling on the tube with ataxia is like 'navigating in 3D', says a photographer who is capturing the beauty in each station.

Culture news

Who won big at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards?

The 43rd annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards named Todd Field’s Tár as the Best Film of 2022.

Moments

London to Istanbul by train: Embark on a dreamy 10-day adventure

Long distance rail journeys are on the rise. Here’s how to travel from London to Istanbul via Munich and Budapest.

Art

Visually impaired artist exhibits colourful Braille art in London

'The Power of Touch' is acclaimed visually impaired artist Clarke Reynolds' first London solo exhibition.

Travel News

Can I get my money back? The facts on cancelled Flybe flights

The UK regional airline has gone bust for the second time in three years.

World News

Why are post-Brexit checks slowing down business for Eurostar?

Train operator Eurostar says that it is facing slower post-Brexit passport checks for UK travellers. The cross-channel group unveiled a new logo following the service's merger with Thalys.

United Kingdom

Post-Brexit: Chances of EU and UK changing deal 'slim', report claims

Despite Britain taking a big economic hit and public support for Brexit waning, the latest UK In a Changing Europe (UKICE) report claimed major changes to the UK-EU relationship were unlikely.

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Watch: Chinese dragon performs during New Year's Day parade in London

Watch as a Chinese dragon performs during a New Year's Day parade in London to welcome the Year of the Rabbit.

World News

Rotten apples dumped outside London police HQ

Domestic abuse charity Refuge CEO Ruth Davison said the apples represented the number of Met Police officers under investigation for alleged sex crimes.

Lifestyle

Attention public urinators: Beware of London's anti-pee paint!

Hold on tight to your bladders, as we take a deep dive into how different European cities are tackling the old-age issue of public urination

Culture news

Brixton concert crush blamed on security taking bribes

Two people died after a crush at the venue. A security guard has spoken to the press about taking bribes and letting people into the venue without tickets.

United Kingdom

London drive-by shooting leaves girl, seven, fighting for her life

The incident injured two children and four women who had been attending a memorial service at St Aloysius Church, in London.

United Kingdom

Probe launched after UK border officers find uranium at Heathrow

"It absolutely shouldn't be on a commercial airliner," said the former Head of the British Army's Chemical Weapons Unit.

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Londoners strip off for 'No Trousers Tube Ride'

The annual event, which was launched in New York in 2002 and first came to the British capital in 2009, had been postponed since 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy hails US aid and other key developments

Here is our round-up of the latest from the war in Ukraine this Saturday.

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